A new analysis published by Warwick Group Consultants shows Florida uses more federal money than any other state on beach renourishment and replenishing projects.

The Washington, D.C.-based firm, which specializes in beach replenishing projects, compiled federal funding figures on those projects between 2000 and 2025.

The federal government spent $773.49 million in Florida during that time frame. New Jersey was the only state that was even close to Florida, using about $733.73 million.

Other states with coastal areas used significantly less federal dollars on beach renourishment. Illinois, with its shores on the Great Lakes, used about $150 million, with New York and Virginia just behind.

Howard Marlowe , President of Warrick Group, said his company contracts with local coastal go

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